Regulate High Blood Pressure With These Delicious Fruits

India sees almost millions of cases of hypertension and blood pressure every year. When your blood pressure shows the marker of 140/90, it is considered to be a case of hypertension. It’s a condition when the pressure of blood against artery walls is higher than it should be. It becomes a severe case of blood pressure when it shoots above 180/90. Sadly, a high blood pressure condition doesn’t necessarily come with symptoms that could be of warnings, but it can increase the risk of potentially fatal conditions like heart disease and stroke. That being said, making simple lifestyle changes can change the situation drastically. This involves eliminating foods with high amounts of trans-fats, salt, and sugar from your diet and including exercise.


Much like there’s a list of foods to avoid, there’s a list of food you must include to help regulate blood pressure issues. A patient of high blood pressure must include a few nutrients, minerals and vitamins in the diet. One of the more prominent ones is potassium. But try and not include supplements. Look for natural fruits and vegetables, that offer these nutrients, for a healthier way of getting those vitamins. Ahead are a few fruits you must include in your diet if you are a patient of hypertension and high blood pressure.


Oranges
Oranges are incredibly popular and widely available. Lucky for you, not only are they delicious but rich in potassium. A 100gm portion of the citrus fruit can get you 181 mg of potassium. So, feast on it. But don’t juice it. You need those fibers.

Bananas
We love bananas; they’re delicious, nutritious and cost-effective. A 100gm of banana portion contains as much as 358 mg of potassium, making them the richest source of potassium. But they on peanut butter toast or blitz them into a smoothie or eat right out of its skin.
Apricots

Although rare in our country, apricots are a great source of potassium as well, just in case you’re looking for a change. A 100gm portion of apricots contains 259gm of potassium. We suggest eating them raw, instead of pulping them into a jam.

Avocado
The millennials aren’t obsessed with this creamy goodness just for its good looking avocado toasts. Avocadoes actually boast a ton of health benefits. Avocados contain levels of potassium that are even higher than bananas at 458 mg per 100 gm (as per USDA data). So binge on that guacamole or simply dump the mashed pulp of the avocado in your morning smoothie to reap its benefits.

Guava
This tropical and flavourful fruit is probably the most underrated of them all. Guavas are richer than even oranges when it comes to both vitamin C and potassium. They contain 417 mg of potassium per 100 gm (as per USDA data) and can be added to juices, cocktails/mocktails, and fruit salads.